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The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

UK-HMTorganizationThe Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is 161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) on a sanctions list?

Q: Is 161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) on a sanctions list?

Yes. 161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. 161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 7/18/2025.

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Record summary

161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) is an entity indexed by Kleerance on the UK Sanctions List (UK-HMT), maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in UK. This record carries sanctions programs The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction; 1 recorded alias. The publishing authority's listing date on file is 7/18/2025.

Remarks

The 161st Specialist Training Centre (TsPS) (Unit 29155) of the Russian General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), is involved in relevant cyber acitivty in that it has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commission, planning or preparation or relevant cyber acitivty, including information system and data interference such as hacking and leaking of sensitive information, defacement of websites, espionage through the collection of data, and sabotage through the destruction of data, including by deploying WhisperGate malware. These activities undermine, or are intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom.

Aliases (1)

GRU Unit 29155·aka

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is 161ST SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE (TsPS) on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?: Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 7/18/2025.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.

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